Call for Native American artists, 2019 Artesian Arts Festival

The 6th Annual Artesian Arts Festival is seeking applications from Native American artists for the 2019 festival. The festival takes place every year in Sulphur and celebrates Native American fine art and artists.

Open to the public at no charge, the Artesian Arts Festival welcomed nearly 10,000 visitors to last year’s festival. Esteemed artists from around the nation representing more than 20 Native American tribes from 10 states participated in the 5th Artesian Arts Festival.

The Artesian Arts Festival takes place at the Artesian Plaza, located adjacent to the Artesian Hotel and Spa, 1001 W. First St., Sulphur.

Application forms, entry rules and additional information can be found on the Chickasaw Nation website at Chickasaw.net/ArtesianFest

For more information, please contact the Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts & Humanities Division at (580) 272-5520 or email ArtistInfo@Chickasaw.net.

About the Artesian Arts Festival

Hosted by the Chickasaw Nation, the Artesian Arts Festival spotlights prominent Native artists from across the country and celebrates Native American fine art.

A vast selection of visual art including paintings, basketry, jewelry, sculpture, metalworking, beadwork, textiles and pottery are featured at the Artesian Arts Festival.

A wide variety of musical entertainment, tribal dance demonstrations, art talks and food vendors is also planned, as well as a special area for children’s activities and an elders’ art market.

Open to the public at no charge, the Artesian Arts Festival welcomed nearly 10,000 attendees to last year’s festival. Accomplished artists representing more than 20 tribes from 10 states participated.